India News LIVE: Manhunt launched to nab Amritpal Singh, says Punjab Police

On arriving at Hyderabad Airport, the singer of Oscars winning song 'Naatu Naatu' Rahul Sipligunj received a warm welcome.

#WATCH | Singer of #Oscars winning song 'Naatu Naatu', Rahul Sipligunj arrives at Hyderabad Airport; receives a warm welcome. pic.twitter.com/7Jr4DVApwV

— ANI (@ANI)

Police on Saturday seized dismembered parts of a human body close to a Rapid Metro construction site in southeast Delhi's Sarai Kale Khan, officials said. 

The police received information about the discovery of body parts near the Sarai Kale Khan ISBT, adjoining the flyover of a Rapid Metro construction site, around noon, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southeast) Rajesh Deo said.

Punjab Police said that 'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh is still on the run. Police said that they have arrested at least 78 persons so far.

Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a caveat before Supreme Court in a plea by BRS leader K Kavitha seeking quashing of the summons. 

In its caveat, ED has sought that no orders shall be passed in the plea until the federal probe agency is heard in the matter.

Five labourers were injured when the roof of an under-construction shop collapsed in Jhotwara area here on Saturday, police said.

The condition of one of the labourers is serious, they said.
 

According to sources, the 'Waris Punjab De' group is funded by Pakistan. 

#BREAKING | 'Waris Punjab De' funded by Pakistan, claim sources. JeM funneling money to Amritpal group?#AmritpalSingh #Punjab #Amritsar #Pakistan

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— Republic (@republic)

A 23-year-old man was killed and his friend injured after their car overturned following a collision with a divider in northwest Delhi's Mangolpuri, police said on Saturday. 

Officers at Raj Park police station received information about the accident near S-Block Chowk in Mangolpuri on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday, they said. 
 

Mumbai Crime Branch Unit 6 arrested five drug peddlers from the Santacruz area and seized drugs worth Rs 49 Lakhs in the international market. Case registered under NDPS Act.

"There are no differences...Small differences keep happening in our party, it happens with all parties in every state. But we'll contest elections together, win and form a government," Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot when asked about differences with Sachin Pilot, ahead of the Rajasthan poll.

After arresting Amritpal, Punjab Police put a ban on his event "Khalsa Vahir". This was scheduled to take place tomorrow in Muktsar. Police have made announcement to the public, asking them not to participate in the Vahir event. Anyone participating in the event will face legal action, police said.

A trainee plane crashed at Bhakkutola forest in Kirnapur taluka of Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat district on Saturday. At least one person was killed in the incident.

Section 144 has been imposed in two districts of Punjab after radical preacher Amritpal Singh was arrested by Punjab Police.

The Central Goods and Service Tax (CGST) Delhi South Commissionerate busts racket of firms fraudulently claiming Input Tax Credit (ITC) of Rs 17 cr. Inspections were conducted at the registered premises of three bogus firms/companies namely NexGen Busicorp, XEL Informatics and GW Infotech Pvt Ltd that were engaged in fake invoicing and circular trading.

A rally was taken out in support of radical preacher Amritpal Singh in Punjab's Mohali by Nihangs. Amritpal has been detained by Punjab Police.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina on Saturday inaugurated the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline, via video conferencing.

It is the first cross-border pipeline between India and Bangladesh that has been built at an estimated cost of Rs 377 crore. 

The total cost includes the expenditure of Rs 285 crore incurred on laying the portion on the Bangladesh side. 

#WATCH live via ANI Multimedia | PM Modi, Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina jointly inaugurate India-Bangladesh ‘Friendship Pipeline’https://t.co/50TxQ8q2qN

— ANI (@ANI)

According to sources, National Security Act (NSA) is likely to be slapped on Khalistan sympathiser Amritpal Singh. He was detained by Punjab Police earlier in the day.

Indian Youth Congress protests outside BJP National President JP Nadda's residence following his statements against Rahul Gandhi and Congress. The protesters were later detained by Delhi Police.

संघी TOOLKIT के राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष झूठ का अड्डा - जेपी नड्डा को सच का आइना दिखाने उनके आवास के बाहर युवा कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष श्री @srinivasiyc जी के नेतृत्व में सैंकड़ों कार्यकर्ताओं का जोरदार विरोध प्रदर्शन! pic.twitter.com/atOLLGBvjF

— Indian Youth Congress (@IYC)

Superstar Rajinikanth on Saturday met Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray at his residence in suburban Mumbai.

An absolute delight to have Shri Rajnikant ji at Matoshri once again. pic.twitter.com/94MV7m0Rb9

— Aaditya Thackeray (@AUThackeray)

Amritpal Singh has been shifted to an undisclosed location after Punjab Police detained him, sources said. Sources also informed that Punjab Chief Secretary had sent a report to the Minister of Home Affairs (MHA) last night stating that they would be acting against certain elements for which they demanded assistance from Central forces. 

Former Asansol mayor and BJP leader Jitendra Tiwari was arrested from Yamuna Expressway, Uttar Pradesh by Asansol Durgapur Commissionerate in connection with a stampede that left three people dead amidst a blanket distribution program on December 14, 2022.

Khalistan sympathiser Amritpal Singh has been detained by Punjab Police, said sources. He has been taken to Shahpur Police Station.

According to sources, Punjab Police have located radical preacher Amritpal Singh on Saturday. To maintain law and order, internet services have been suspended till 12 pm Sunday, said a senior official of the Home affairs department.
 

Mobile internet services are restricted in several districts of Punjab as the State Police launches action against Khalistani sympathiser ‘Waris Punjab De’ chief Amritpal Singh and his aides.

"If BJP is terrified then there won't be elections & if they are ready to face people then there are possibilities of conducting elections," said former Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah on demand for elections in the union territory.

He added, "They were forced to cancel on Aptech, Why did they bring a fraud company? If it was a blacklisted company why did they bring it in before? Companies are fraud, officials are fraud there is no justice for honest people and youth here."

"Farmers have decided to end their agitation and have cancelled their March towards Mumbai. Protesting farmers have started to return from Shahpur to their respective places. We have decided it after the government's assurance to us," JP Gavit, Farmer leader said.

Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday claimed that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is not mature and his mental age is like that of a child.

"Rahul Baba is saying that unfortunately, I am an MP. He insulted the temple of democracy, Constitution and hurt people's trust. Our booth workers are more sensible than him," he said.

On Saturday, the Delhi Excise policy case accused Raghav Magunta Reddy and Rajesh Joshi were produced in Rouse Avenue Court after their judicial custody ended. Raghava Magunta is the son of YSR Congress MP Sri Nivasulu Reddy.
 

In a major crackdown on Khalistan supporter Amritpal Singh, the Punjab police have arrested six aides of Singh near Jalandhar. 

#BREAKING | Big crackdown on Khalistan supporter Amritpal Singh; Punjab police arrest 6 aides.#AmritpalSingh #Khalistan #Punjab #PunjabPolice

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— Republic (@republic)

Addressing a public gathering Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "There is no need to tell what kind of crisis both Pakistan and Sri Lanka are facing. Nowadays even in Pakistan, there is such talk that we should also have a Prime Minister like Modiji."

Singh also lauded India's banking system and said, "It is the result of reforms in banking that where the banks of developed countries of America and Europe are faltering, the banks of India are very strong."

Speaking to reporters, former Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam said, "Edappadi K Palaniswami is the reason behind AIADMK's defeat at Erode by-election...In the 2nd week of April, we are doing a huge rally & conference at Trichy District by reuniting our cadres."

Telangana state BJP members met Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan at Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad over the State Public Service Commission question paper leak case and requested the Governor to take necessary actions against the culprits.

BJP president JP Nadda held a massic roadshow in Karnataka's Tumakuru ahead of assembly elections.

#BREAKING | BJP president JP Nadda holds roadshow in Tumakuru, Karnataka ahead of assembly elections. #Nadda #Karnataka #KarnatakaElections #Elections2023

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— Republic (@republic)

Addressing the Global Millet Conference in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "I am proud that India is leading the 'International Year of Millets'. Events like Global Millets Conference are not only necessary for Global Good but also a symbol of India's increasing responsibility for Global Good."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Global Millets (Shree Anna) Conference on 18th March, at IARI Campus, Delhi. PM Modi released a postal stamp and unveiled the official coin of the International Year of Millets 2023 at the Global Millets Conference. 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reached Ahmedabad for his two-day to Gujarat to attend various public events. He will attend the 49th dairy industry convention organised by the Indian Dairy Association in Gandhinagar.

Defending the former Delhi DyCM Manish Sisodia in the Feedback Unit (FBU) case, AAP MP said that the allegations made against Sisodia are fictional. Earlier on March 16, the CBI registered a second case Manish Sisodia in connection with allegations that a Special Feedback Unit created by the Delhi government in 2015 was illegally used for snooping on political rivals and government officials.

According to National Center for Seismology, an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 on the Richter Scale hit 23 km South of Jorhat, Assam on Saturday at around 9:03 am IST.

A massive fire broke out in a plastic godown in Telangana's Hyderabad. Fortunately, the fire has been brought under control and no casualties have been reported. 

#LIVE | Massive fire broke out at plastic godown in Hyderabad early morning Saturday. No casualties have been reported so far. Police say the situation has been brought under control. #Fire #HyderabadFire

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— Republic (@republic)

Conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar who has been lodged in the Mandoli jail was brought to Delhi's Patiala House court in connection with a money laundering case.

#WATCH | Conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar brought to Delhi's Patiala House court in connection with a money laundering case. pic.twitter.com/3wcqqgBkS6

— ANI (@ANI)

National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet against two alleged Islamic State operatives who were found involved in over two dozen incidents of arson and sabotage, including the burning of the national flag in Karnataka. According to the agency, the accused have been identified as Maaz Muneer Ahmad (23) and Syed Yasin (22). These accused have been charged in a special court under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Explosive Substances Act and Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act.

"Ahmad and Yasin, both B Tech graduates, had been radicalised and motivated by an online foreign-based handler to target public and private properties, including warehouses, liquor outlets, hardware shops, vehicles and properties belonging to citizens belonging to a particular community... Investigations have revealed that Ahmad received crypto equivalent to around Rs 1.5 lakh from the online handler into the accounts of his friends, whereas Yasin received Rs 62,000 into the account of a friend," an NIA spokesperson stated.

#BREAKING | National Investigation Agency files chargesheet against two terror suspects in Shivamogga-ISIS module case. Probe agency finds crypto link to funding. #Shivamogga #ISIS #NIA #Mangaluru

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— Republic (@republic)

On Friday, a clash erupted between SFI-KSU workers at Thrissur Law College in Kerala. Four SFI workers and four KSU workers were injured due to the clash at the Law college. Police are yet to find out what caused the conflict.

#BREAKING | SFI-KSU workers clash at Thrissur Law College in Kerala. Several injured. Police is yet to find out what caused the conflict. #Kerala #SFI #ThrissurLawCollege

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— Republic (@republic)

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a fine of Rs 100 crores on Kochi Municipal Corporation for allegedly continuing neglect of its duties resulting in a fire at the Brahmapuram waste dump site in Kochi.

Former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia's personal assistant has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in the Delhi liquor policy case.

#BREAKING | Manish Sisodia's personal assistant summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in the Delhi liquor policy case. #ManishSisodia #DelhiLiquorPolicy #AAP

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— Republic (@republic)

In a major boost to the religious tourism in Jammu and Kashmir, L-G Manoj Sinha inaugurated Durga Bhawan at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine on Saturday. The Durga Bhawan has the capacity to hold additional 2500 pilgrims at Maa Vaishno Devi Bhawan. 

#BREAKING | Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurates Durga Bhawan a day ahead of investor summit in the Union territory.#JammuAndKashmir#ManojSinha #DurgaBhawan
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— Republic (@republic)

At least three people were killed after a bus they were travelling in turned turtle on a National highway near the Awantipora area in south Kashmir on Saturday. All the injured persons were shifted to the hospital for treatment, however, three of them succumbed to injuries. 

Amid the tussle for control of the AIADMK party between former Tamil Nadu Chief Ministers Edappadi Palaniswami and O Pannerselvam, the party on Friday announced that the polls to elect its general secretary will be held on March 26.

"(The) General Secretary would be elected by Party primary member and from March 18 nomination begins. The last day for the nomination is March 19 and the scrutiny of the nomination is on March 20. On March 21 nominations can be withdrawn and on March 26 election would be held and on March 27 counting would happen," AIADMK's election officers R Vishwanathan and Pollachi Jeyaraman said in a press release on Friday.

The State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir is carrying out raids at multiple locations in central and south Kashmir. According to sources, these SIA raids are part of its investigation of a terror-linked case registered at SIA. These searches are being carried out in the districts of Anantnag, Kulgam, Shopian and Srinagar.

A clash broke out between Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress on Friday in Karnataka's Bengaluru after teh saffron party workers allegedly protested against the banners put up by Congress workers for a Women's convention event at a ground in Govindrajnagar constituency in the state capital.

"Both groups pelted stones as well, and our police personnel also got injured. 3 FIRs have been registered in connection with the incident. Further investigation is being done," said Laxman B Nimbargi, DCP, West Division, Bengaluru City.

Karnataka | A clash broke out between Congress and BJP workers after BJP workers allegedly protested against the banners put up by Congress workers for a Women convention event at a ground in Govindrajnagar constituency in Bengaluru yesterday pic.twitter.com/k2SxAA8crZ

— ANI (@ANI)

According to Bihar General Administration Department, the state government has permitted Muslim employees and officials to come to the office one hour before the scheduled time and leave the office one hour before the scheduled time during the month of Ramzan.

Last respects were paid to Lieutenant Colonel Vijay Bhanu Reddy who lost his life in a chopper crash in Arunachal Pradesh on March 16, in Telangana's Hyderabad. Father of Lt Col Reddy laid the wreath & paid his last respects.

An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in the Mitrigam area of Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on Saturday. According to preliminary information, security forces have launched cordoned and search operations in the area and have sealed all the entry and exit points. 2-3 terrorists are trapped in the encounter, as per the sources. Notably, a search operation was launched at around 01:00 am and the first contact was established with terrorists at 02: 30 am on Saturday.

Delhi experiences a sudden change in weather on Saturday as rain lashes several portions of the national capital.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Global Millets (Shree Anna) Conference on 18th March, at IARI Campus, Delhi.

At 11 AM tomorrow, 18th March, will be addressing the Global Millets (Shree Anna) Conference. This platform brings together various stakeholders and will deliberate on ways to further popularise Shree Anna and make India a hub for its production. https://t.co/eDQKMZT8Ug https://t.co/raDQiXeo48

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will be on a two-day visit to Gujarat from Saturday this week and attend various public events. Shah will attend the 49th Dairy Industry Convention organised by Indian Dairy Association at Swarnim Park I Gujarat’s Gandhinagar, on Saturday morning. Later, he will attend the meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) at Circuit House, Gandhinagar.

On Saturday, PM Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the first India-Bangladesh energy pipeline via video conference. It will be the first cross-border pipeline between India and Bangladesh built at an estimated cost of Rs 377 crore. 

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the India-Bangladesh friendship pipeline on March 18 at 1700 hours (IST) via video conference. This is the first cross-border energy pipeline between India and Bangladesh, built at an estimated cost of INR 377 crore, of which the Bangladesh portion of the pipeline built at the cost of approximately Rs 285 crore, has been borne by the government of India under grant assistance," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday.